Hartlepool Borough Council

Demolition of old Newcastle council building and replacement with modular.

Hartlepool Borough Council

We were appointed to deliver the demolition of an ageing Newcastle council building and prepare the site for its replacement with a new modular facility. Working on behalf of Portakabin, our team managed the full enabling and groundwork package, supporting a contract valued at £450k and ensuring the site was ready for a smooth modular installation.

  • Contract Value: £450k
  • Location: Newcastle
  • Client: Portakabin
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